Rig Rundown - Brand New's Jesse Lacey and Vincent Accardi

Article and Photos: bit.ly/BrandNewRR
On July 7, 2014, Premier Guitar met with Jesse Lacey and his tech Joe Cannetti, and lead guitarist Vincent Accardi of the Long Island alt-rockers Brand New before their show in Louisville, Kentucky. Lacey spilled the dirt on his love of Fender guitars and fuzz pedals.
Lacey keeps it all single-coil. His No. 1 is a battered ’70s Fender Tele with a Curtis Novak Tel-V bridge pickup. Next is a 2006 Fender Custom Shop Jazzmaster with a matching headstock. Last, but not least, is a 2009 Stagg Jazzmaster-style guitar with single-coils in the neck and middle positions, and a Fender Jaguar single-coil in the bridge position.
Lacey goes big and loud with a DR103 Hiwatt Custom 100 head plugged into a Janice 2x12 cab loaded with one Eminence Delta and one Swamp Thang speaker. Running in conjunction with the Hiwatt is a Gibson 1990s-era Orange Overdrive 80 that has been modded for 120-watt output. The Orange drives a Janice 2x12 with two Weber FC12s.
For more info on the gear behind Brand New, visit here: bit.ly/BrandNewRR

[@erickmo1188]

Really miss this band

[@gabrielpadua3568]

Me too bro

[@tomba1640]

@@gabrielpadua3568 he messaged kids tho

[@user-vt2xv6kp3w]

Greatest band of all time - shout out to my fellow Brand New fans you’re the coolest people out there

[@LilMissLunchbox]

I'm gonna be honest when I say I don't understand a word of what he's saying but I just love Jesse's speaking voice so much and this is the most I've heard him speak ever so I'm living for this intv lol

[@TeslaChad]

I miss Brand New so much

[@aperfecttool257]

I hear Jesse and R. Kelly are doing a tour together.

[@Mason.Hacker]

@@aperfecttool257 doubt it

[@aperfecttool257]

@@Mason.Hacker one can only hope.

[@Mason.Hacker]

@@aperfecttool257 there’s no way he knows what he did was wrong and he will not even try to make a come back in any way he’s going to stay of the grid till the day he dies most likely

[@aperfecttool257]

@@Mason.Hacker yeah, not really. They know. Especially Jesse. Second, it was a joke. Jesus.

[@nicholasaragon4126]

Now THIS is the rig rundown I was hoping for. Brand New is easily my favorite band. Not only did we get the rig rundown, we got the scoop from Jesse himself, AND a couple of interview-style questions about their music outside of the rig. AWESOME

[@spridle]

Do you still use this account man?

[@nicholasaragon4126]

@@spridle yes XD

[@spridle]

@@nicholasaragon4126 do you still listen to Brand New after the allegations against Jesse?

[@nicholasaragon4126]

@@spridle yes I do. I consider them to be my favorite band ever. I was appalled by what Jesse was up to, but I separate the art from the artist and appreciate the band as a whole.

[@spridle]

@@nicholasaragon4126 it's hard for me to do that, but I want to so bad.

[@KevinKoolx]

I could tell Perry was on the constant edge of going full fanboy. Can't blame, I'd be the same way if I got to meet my favorite band.

[@kevinburd6119]

I got to meet them in Italy last year. I fanboyed harder than I'd like to admit.

[@manjon217]

I. Najm Was that at riotfest? Did he tell everyone to go see Touche Amore? Because good for him if he did.

[@tysonrinker5958]

Hes got more than just a tone boner

[@user-vt2xv6kp3w]

Same here, favorite band of all time

[@keithhutchison7657]

I just saw Brand New perform at the Crystal Ballroom here in Portland Oregon on Aug. 30th 2014 and it was the greatest show I've been too. They really put those pedals to use. Plus I met Jesse and Vincent while walking around Portland before the show and they are both super nice and genuine.

[@matthewflowers1759]

funny that they mention Vincent trying to keep that strat in good shape. i saw them about eight months after this and on the last song he launched a strat into the air further than I've ever seen any guitar fly. It came down somewhere behind his amp setup, hard.

[@mfodor4745]

Very impressed with the guy; friendly, knows his stuff, and tinkering on his own, nice setup. One of the better rundowns, despite the sound issues (and me not being familiar with their music).

[@zaks3762]

"I'll let everybody know when its on ebay. It'll be cheap" lol

[@neilwrx]

Brian's C&C kit is the real treasure here. That wrap is beautiful

[@groovyhippie1165]

I love these Rig Rundown episodes, there is so much stuff you can learn from them. Great interview once again!

[@gsharman1989]

Been waiting for this for a long time, nice to finally see a decent interview with Jesse about his equipment but also some of the evolution in sounds and style. Shame there was no rig rundown for Garrett though.

[@keithhutchison7657]

I agree about Garrett. The bass tones and riffs in Devil & God and Daisy are so amazing.

[@evamarie2628]

The maturity of brand new's music across the albums is the reason i love them.

[@avolite719]

LoL.

[@kylesusl4020]

Yes

[@SamxHardscoperx]

The intro of this video introduced me to Daisy. Awesome.

[@ZackPennington]

I was at this show and they sounded huge!

[@joshschrader1124]

My favorite of all the Rig Rundowns

[@cowpiekiller]

Nolan stole Lacey's girl so Lacey stole his guitar. Seems fair.

[@ItsQuietTooQuiet]

he fans out so hard past the 19 minute mark, i love it. cant say i wouldnt do the same

[@Ethan-yz6tj]

omg hes got a high five ghost sicker on his turquoise jazz master. love it.

[@kostkacz001]

Jesse is so down to earth, I really like this guy.

[@itsgamz]

this didn't age well :(

[@swaggypanda1808]

@@itsgamz it aged just like milk..

[@FearlessDarlings]

It’s still true. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gunnarmagnus]

@@itsgamzhello, a year later. Don’t be pathological, and vitriolic. People are capable of change. Besides, i’m sure you’ve done things you’re not proud of, would think less before becoming a public figure when considering the costs of your own potential information leak. There is real soul and experience in their songs. That didn’t come from nowhere.

[@itsgamz]

@@gunnarmagnus yeah, soliciting pictures of underage girls and grooming them for years is clearly a "done things you're not proud of" situation. it's fine if you want to enjoy the music, the art does not make the artist, but don't think for a second that Jesse Lacey is a good person.

[@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial]

Man, really love these rig rundowns...hopefully one day I can show my gear hahah 🤷🏻‍♂️😂🎸🎶

[@-suphur]

Great rundown! This dude should be doing all the RRs.

[@brianjipson9000]

Jesse lacey fan forever !!!!!

[@foundintheecho]

Yes!!! For a while I've wanted to see Jesse talk about his rig. Just like Perry said, ever since The Devil and God I've been so curious about how they achieved their tones. Would of been nice to hear from Vin though, but solid rundown nonetheless.

[@keithhutchison7657]

Right? Devil and God has such amazing tones and riffs. I've been wanting this for too long.

[@HappySmilyGuy]

I've been waiting for this for ages! ... turns out I think pretty similarly to Jesse, and have quite a bit of crossover ideas and equipment :P evidently Brand New being my favorite band has had some sort of impact.

[@kylewagoner]

lol at how Vincent uses the Mike Dirnt signature head. Kinda sweet.

[@flipflopsandsocks50]

I don't know shit but guitars but I'm in love with Jesse Lacey so here I am

[@BrokenGodEnt]

I saw you on the City Limits video lol

[@pillarsofserpents]

even after you found out he's a creep?

[@DigitalBath306]

@@pillarsofserpents so youve never seen a porn in your life? youve never received some dirty pictures by your girlfriend? he did the same kinda shit just hes a rockstar and a lot of more women threw themselves at him

[@pillarsofserpents]

@@DigitalBath306 umm.....watching porn featuring ADULTS is one thing. receiving dirty pictures from YOUR girlfriend who is an ADULT is one thing. those are both fine. but using your status and power to trick UNDERAGE girls into sending you nudes is NOT okay. don't try and defend that shit.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@DigitalBath306 committing statutory rape is another thing too. Sure they "threw" themselves at them (didn't know that made it right but whatever) but as an adult and a decent human being, he should have turned them away. You're probably the guy who thinks that a drunk girl leaning on you is consent.

[@MatthewPimenta]

Great idea interviewing Brand New! Their tone has been awesome and inspiring from Deja Entendu up until now. Love their reverb and aggressive guitars. Thanks PG for taking the time to do this! Why is the video unlisted?

[@alexradsby]

Finally! Been waiting forever for this! Thank you!

[@jaredd.griffith2920]

I was at this show! Hell yeah! Best show ever.

[@fightoffyourdemons0]

Been waiting for this for years, thanks!

[@joexx8]

love looking at this set-up, so much detail :) like seeing Dinosaur Pile-Up in the background when Jesse's showing his pedalboard off

[@fuzzylumpkinns]

please do a new rig rundown with Brand New when they release their new album

[@MusicMaestro221]

Haha he said "when"

[@vajohnaldischarge]

+Jack Jameson more like D...8>

[@vajohnaldischarge]

so it's like, the capital D is a frowny face, right? an ellipsis denotes some tears. got an 8 for the eyes and we top it off with a greater than symbol. it just means i'm sad.

[@drewoliver6511]

vajohnaldischarge

[@BrokenGodEnt]

Well, when was accurate. Took forever though lol.

[@BoyAditya]

Such a rig rundown gems. Haven't watched it before 😀 ... And Perry looks like Pete Davidson here 😂

[@danielcox1994]

I love that Jesse obviously says "Classic Player Jazzmaster that the got the headstock painted by the Custom Shop." Premier Guitar reported that as "Custom Shop Jazzmaster." Check out the video description.

[@Sleepsin]

What's weird is that it's not a classic player jazzmaster. It's probably a japanese jazzmaster. The bridge tremolo plate is too far apart to be a classic player. Jesse's i.redditmedia.com/fCVREK559SGUK5stxeciT790wew18Gp6RhESJwfdPi0.jpg?w=1024&s=db6ecb76b68279074c67f951845cd433 and a real classic player with a buzzstop. i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg635/fender-o-phile/ajazz1_zps662f7fdc.jpg It's only an inch or so difference but it's there.

[@daiselol]

great rundown, great band, and I love to hear Jesse mention the career comparisons between Brand New and Thrice.

[@Tomacide]

13:20 "I'm a really big muff fan"

[@CurranLong]

+Tomacide Tomaski He's a "Really big, BIG muff fan". same here jess, same here

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@CurranLong this comment aged well hahahaha

[@richmeier]

Jesse seems like a dude I’d love to hang out with. Down to earth and honest

[@collinlopez]

Yikes...

[@rja8826]

Don’t bring any teenage girls with you

[@noname-ng6sj]

Yeah someone didn't get the news from 3 years ago.

[@pastries8393]

I'd love to hang out with him too. But I have a feeling he hasn't changed his ways. He's like the other rock stars I know that would totally cheat on their wives for someone much younger.

[@wesleydvt]

@@pastries8393 he literally put himself into therapy for those exact reasons many years before the accusations even came out 🤦‍♀️ he is so obviously a changed man and regrets what he has done

[@JDeloggia]

More bass rig rundown!!!!

[@tylerzane5412]

I have that stagg was gonna sell it but I’ll keep it now

[@RyadChaouiSolo]

FINALLY!

[@alessandro3000]

they could've stopped at the bass rig for a second...

[@jfowler88]

14:12 Matt from Dinosaur Pile-Up is in the background

[@levimcduffie]

he said boner

[@Chucksguitargeekery]

Just watching this one more time before it gets taken down...

[@Biegspoon]

Chuck's Guitar Geekery I downloaded it haha

[@ApotheosiZ]

Why would it be taken down?

[@Chucksguitargeekery]

ApotheosiZ Jessie was accused of and admitted to soliciting nude photos from minors.

[@ApotheosiZ]

Chuck's Guitar Geekery I kind of heard of that... I don't know what's true or not but I gotta say these 2 things. 1 I've seen a lot girls do some dirty and salacious things, especially recently (last 3 years) I'd elaborate but it would take too long. 2ndly, I find it really disheartening that a celeb or musician would struggle with getting laid to the point they would do goofy shit like that. I know he isn't the most famous or rich guy in the world but come on, with that slight notoriety you should be able to attract someone worth while or at least legal... I'm a nobody but I got laid once because a girl heard a clip of me playing guitar online, yeah there is more to my story like we had chemistry blah blah blah but still these guys shouldn't be ending up in these situations.

[@kylesusl4020]

Chuck's Guitar Geekery she lied about her age to him. She then oversold the whole story by saying she cries every time she hears brand new come in the radio. Then continued to stay in touch throughout college decided to blame him for all of her failures in life and her relationships. Let's not forget that PETE WENTZ actually had a relationship with an underage high school girl and was fully aware.

[@SammyBones]

Another great video. As a guitar tech myself, I love modifying gear and making custom pedal boards. Have a great day! #custom #guitar #rigrundown

[@kenobibryant1637]

a little disappointed that Vin Accardi wasn't there

[@kewlbug]

Damn, got that bridge all extended out for the 24.75 Cyclone neck on the Tele

[@JacksonKillroy]

we want a tame impala rig rundown

[@Kevon420]

YES!

[@chrismowery-bell4301]

Thank you!

[@sheela.b.rubbinwood8389]

I've suddenly got an urge to buy a bunch of new gear.

[@MrDarsheblows]

I need that Mr. Black Deluxe Plus right now. After watching a few KZbin demos, I'm obsessed!

[@user-wo5tc9ux7u]

Brand new gear

[@TheBionicleRocks]

You have to cover Taking Back Sunday now!

[@artouxcp]

fuck yes, finally.

[@fullmetalfunk]

Ahsajhakjfjsdf I am so glad you got this interview. Seriously, you guys are awesome!

[@ehambright]

killer run down Keep up the good work man!

[@pattonPwr]

Nice bass rig!

[@KingNed]

Oooh, I didn't know that Brady was Brand New's tech! (I'm pretty sure I'm thinking of the right Brady considering Jesse said that he's part of Walrus Audio). Check out his 'Coffee and Riffs' video series for some cool sounds and pedal techniques.

[@clintweaner]

great video, nice job on the interview

[@swaggypanda1808]

22:01 fuckin legend with the dimebag shirt on \,,/

[@Sheepie1985]

I like this just because Thrice have been mentioned

[@4ourty5ive]

Good call... i personally still want another Brand New, Thrice, Mewithoutyou show

[@BriK33]

at my hometown in Louisville, so proud

[@avoiceofyourown9652]

oh cool.. we use the same custom cabs

[@breakalime]

I must have watched this video at least half a dozen times over the years but I’ve only just realised something - the tech mentions that they replaced the neck on Vin’s Tele with a Cyclone neck, but isn’t the cyclone short/Gibson scale? How do they resolve the intonation issues of having a 24.75” scale neck on a 25.5” scale guitar?

[@tylergibson7652]

heavier strings

[@breakalime]

@@tylergibson7652 presumably that would help with regards string tension, but I still don’t see how it would intimate properly. I guess it doesn’t really matter when you play in a rock & roll band.

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

@@breakalime the only person who can't intimate properly is Jesse 🤣🤣 and it doesn't matter what you play, you're going to want to have your guitar/bass properly set up and the intonation is bang on. Don't be ignorant.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Check out the saddles on the Tele. They're all back as far as they can go. No way that thing is intonated but I guess an attempt was made lol

[@derfgerps4016]

Damn Jazzmasters man.

[@wezzlyn]

Where on Earth did they get a spare Cyclone neck, and how would that work on the Tele Deluxe when it's got a longer scale?

[@dougthealligator]

Adjust the intonation?

[@migwelswanchez6679]

rig run down streetlight manifesto ??? it would be cool since the have lots of instraments

[@Hamcatterton]

Is that what they use for the end or 'At the Bottom' at 26:50 ?

[@PaperBagVideo]

yes.

[@geometryoflove528hz2]

i know the dudes that made them the janice cabinets from indiana. they played a lot of shows in cincinnati back in the "day" haha

[@northlanedarko771]

Is that a cowbpys from hell whammy pedal . Siccck .

[@deathcab4booty]

Is that both a Sansamp Para-Driver and a Sansamp GT2 on Garrett's board in the background? Hot damn.

[@AJbassist]

Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver Di , malekko bassmaster, jdi radial,

[@Bernard-Shakey]

22:13 "60th Anniversary Fender Cyclone", wut, the Cyclone came out in 1997

[@andrewkarcz5084]

BernardShakey in 97 they put 60th anniversary stickers on all necks to celebrate the anniversary of fender. Not the model

[@Bernard-Shakey]

@@andrewkarcz5084 ah ok, that makes more sense. Thanks

[@ThatsDandy]

So the night Vin forget he was playing the other guitar he was trying to keep clean, was it Bamboozle 2012? Sure looks like it in this video - Brand New--You Won't Know--Live @ Bamboozle in Asbury Park NJ 2012-05-21

[@justinrulesass]

Mr black makes the Deluxe Plus!

[@yellowriverboy5734]

Brand New seemed to have a sense of humor and fun in Your Favorite Weapon that I have missed since.

[@AVAtticus182]

Jesse Lacey Rig Rundown

[@STASTjoey]

can anyone tell me what songs theyre playing right at the beginning of the video

[@AlwaysDiamonds]

at the bottom-brandnew

[@gumbercules2664]

Weird question, but does anyone know what New Balances Jesse is wearing?

[@MyNameIsOceanic]

gumbercules26 Those are the New Balance RC1400s they made back in 2011. It's a lightweight racing flat. They're a little hard to find now that they've rolled out new versions. (I used to work at NB retail stores) sauce: blog.runningwarehouse.com/rs/new-balance-rc-1400-first-look/

[@GlamRacket]

+gumbercules26 "Sneaker Rundown-Brand New's Jesse Lacey"

[@dustinwebb5236]

Does anyone know if brand new is working on a new album or planning one anytime soon? Thanks for the interview!

[@nskingman]

What song is that in the beginning?

[@aquaticshimmybrack3730]

nevo sivan at the bottom

[@MichaelD8393]

Where can I find the mod for the Blue Box Jesse mentioned at 13:53? I'm dying to try that on my Blue Box.

[@CircusHerse]

JACK WHITE RIG RUNDOWN!!!! WHERE IS IT?! LOL

[@jtm1music]

His sound is so iconic that he's probably gonna take his rig secrets to his grave. Josh Homme is the same way about his sound.

[@AVOLITE]

+CircusHerse ... ESPECIALLY since it would be far more interesting than this shit.

[@neilmccathie]

Guys in the background are just like....Thanks for eliminating our soundcheck.

[@brentongutierrez4021]

That Dimebag shirt is way tight.

[@HulkyTime]

It's great how Jesse doesn't even have to try. I mean, we all love him, what he does, and what he writes, yet look at Perry. Perry looks like (and no offense) like you're trying so hard to be like your rock star idols, with your tattoos and skinny jeans... Jesse is legitimately so beautiful because he doesn't conform like most of you will. He hasn't changed, you all claim the sound and the music is "mature" but ultimately it's always been just Jesse, that's just who he is and what he feels. We all gravitate to that authenticity of self. Thank you Jesse.

[@chrisattigliato1]

If he wanted to be just like them he'd be wearing leather pants and have his hair grown out. I think he's just doing him and Jesse is just doing Jesse ya know?

[@KingBlonde]

What a crooked observation based on your obvious bias for Jesse.

[@0nyxFR773]

Why did

[@sammadden5540]

where did the second guy buy his pedalboard from?

[@harrypalmer5452]

It's bad enough we don't get to see the bass players rig, but it's just cruel when they show his pedal board in the background while they're talking about Jesse's pedal board

[@andreiadipaolo3238]

+Harry Palmer Some easily spotted stuff there is a Sansamp Driver and a Brassmaster Bass Fuzz

[@usaflagraybans]

I'm surprised he can use that Tele with a replaced neck. The Tele has a 25.5 scale length and the Cyclone has a 24.75 scale length. The intonation must be crap on it.

[@MrLaserprint]

+tonellojohn you get that you can adjust intonation right?

[@mikedegroff7766]

around 5:00 in, does the drum kit start smoking?!

[@elijahskywalker2693]

can someone please tell me what are those pickups on jesse jazzy? that orange pickups or they are just covers? it looks mean!

[@bookobsessedguy]

elijahsky walker I'm pretty sure he just colored them in with like a marker. If you look closely during the close up of the blue Jazzmarer, you can see there is still some white on the pick up. the actual pickups are stock too.

[@alexrsmith31]

Looks to be just paint

[@MB57]

Most importantly: What are Jesse's shoes? I want them.

[@macabredanceparty5277]

the beeping in the background is maddening.

[@jacobsmithbass]

Dang Yamaha... chill.

[@DDDrunkD]

TONE BONER!?!?!?!?!

[@jordanhitsthings]

i'm pretty sure jesse lacey is wearing an arkansas hat.

[@adammccracken8262]

Jordan Ward I have been trying to find this hat, he wore an orange version at a show the other day. Any idea on era? Do you mean Arkansas Razorbacks?

[@jordanhitsthings]

Adam McCracken Yes sir, i mean Arkansas Razorbacks. I'm not sure about an era or anything, it looks really similar to the current Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball team hats that they wear on the field. Hope that helps. If he wore an orange one, i would say it most likely isn't Arkansas then. Our colors are Red and White, no Orange.

[@adammccracken8262]

Jordan Ward thanks man!

[@jordanhitsthings]

No problem man!

[@jakepachasa]

What was the song being played in the intro?

[@tearsofacowgirl]

+Jake Pachasa At The Bottom off the Daisy album

[@levimcduffie]

BRADY RIFFS

[@maibeid5112]

is that jazz master bridge original?

[@bookobsessedguy]

Maibeid Jesse replaces the Jazzmaster bridges with a Mustang bridge

[@maibeid5112]

oh, ok, thank you so much

[@jaydaniels5783]

Justin country Pierre

[@jaydaniels5783]

Taking back Sunday

[@BrilliantBenGaming]

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